Would you give a rolex to someone not particularly into watches?

[smk210]

To an employee or to any as a mark of a milestone achievement, then I will readily gift the Rolex.

[AF_Rob]

I would. Rolex is a brand that is respected across the spectrum and not just by all us watch crazies.

My wife loves hers and couldn't care less about watches. However, she knows its value.

[Dirt]

Absolutely not.
Find something they may appreciate more.

[Dirt]

Originally Posted by Onikage

Anything watch related to someone oblivious to watches is totally pointless. Someone coming around to watches is a rare occurrence. Most enthusiasts have liked them from an early age. Most non-enthusiasts think enthusiasts are tossers. Incidentally.

Good points

[kneedeep]

No, gift people something they like and if you don't know what they like, gift them the money to buy what they like.

[kumar75203]

probably not

My dad could not care less about watches. He likes his $200 Fossil watch just as much as the Rose Gold Daytona my mom bought for him. It's hilarious. He only wears it so she's happy.

[kimobebe]

Seriously No. one does not know Rolex. Giving them a watch is the right way to waste your money.

[Jona]

I wouldn't give a Rolex or anything else to someone who would not appreciate it and understand it. My kids will inherit my watches and I daresay they will sell them.

I like those Panerai. I have a couple PAM's and they get some wrist time.

[ANDEEZY]

Why? So they could sell it, or lose it, or leave it in a drawer and never touch it?

[vesnyder]

yes I would and have. It was great decision as they became watch lovers because of my gift. A couple years ago to celebrate a milestone at my company I gave a few key employees a Datejust with their year end bonus. They LOVED it and made them understand my disease. I think anything to spread peoples interest in watches is a great thing. Even these days when its all about $$ and social media there is a percentage of those folks who do become true enthusiasts respecting heritage etctec.

For this very reason I would consider it. If you can spark a passion in somebody then it is worth a try!

[pickettt]

Absolutely not.

[Rori]

Originally Posted by NachoNeal

Hi, would you give a Rolex to someone not particularly into watches?
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Perhaps a son or daughter that you believed could grow to love and appreciate it?
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Perhaps an employee after 20 years of loyal service?
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Perhaps a good friend or close relative upon graduation, starting a new career or other milestone?
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I'm just bored. and curious.

What a better way to put someone into watches than a Rolex?


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[Ny325]

No, if there not into watches, I won’t give them a Rolex watch.

[433]

Better to find something they would appreciate more.

[DoDe]

Of course not OP.

[AK797]

No, and since they are notoriously a mark of conspicuous consumption the gift would say more about you and how you want to be viewed.